I thought I would talk about a few odds and ends from my personal hoard and give a few words for each item. First up we have here a Marbles vintage gun cleaning kit in its metal box. One of the higher end kits from its day, the rod was well made with a woodenContinue reading “It Came from The Vault”
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Vintage Varminting
One of the fellas shared this bit of history. Above is a custom Mauser varmint rifle chambered in the excellent .219 Donaldson Wasp. On it he has a 10 Unertl.
Claudio Salassa Custom 38 Super Comped
1911_purview Today we finish comp guns–later this week we’re moving to carry comps. This all-nickel 1970 Colt in .38 Super was masterfully crafted by Claudio Salassa, one of the finest custom 1911 pistolsmiths of his generation. Salassa began his career in South Africa as an apprentice to legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg. Liebenberg later immigrated toContinue reading “Claudio Salassa Custom 38 Super Comped”
Nelson Ford Q&A #47; Colt Trooper, Swapping Kimber 1911 Barrels, CCI In The Ladies Room W/ My Son Ed
Plenty to go over today, loading hot ammo, swapping 1911 barrels, S&W rimfire action jobs and the start of RCBS, Speer and CCI; Grocery Stores and Ladies Rooms with my son Ed.
Ben Jones Custom Super .38
1911_purview This custom Colt Government Model in .38 Super (despite the “.45” marking on the slide) was built by legendary pistolsmith Ben Jones of Ruskin, Florida. A highly decorated Korean War Army Ranger, Jones also served with the French Foreign Legion in Vietnam during the early 1950s. Soldier, machinist, inventor, and master gunsmith, he broughtContinue reading “Ben Jones Custom Super .38”
Russia develops Mnogotochie anti-drone multi-bullet rounds
So, this is from Russia’s news agency so the usual caveats apply the same as they would with any other country releasing info about their new wonder weapons, the US being no exception to this. According to Rostec, experience shows that small arms are an effective means of defense against UAVs MOSCOW, January 22. /TASS/.Continue reading “Russia develops Mnogotochie anti-drone multi-bullet rounds”
Apocalypse Now 1979 Promo Material
A collector friend has some real gems. Some merch from the original premier of the film. “Two original Apocalypse Now promo tees and a lobby card from the 1979 premiere”
Uncommon Valor
Well, Gene Hackman, his wife and dog were found dead early 2-27-2025. A helluva good actor who made some great flicks. This one being my favorite. Let’s take another look at it in honor of Gene and his career. RIP to him and his wife and dog. In 1983 the Vietnam War had only beenContinue reading “Uncommon Valor”
A Norwegian 1911 So We Can Talk About Springs & S&W Hard Cylinder Release Remedies
LEFT THE RANGE- Marc Krebs
Some bad news today. MArc Krebs passed away. With great sadness we are heartbroken to share that Marc Krebs passed away early Sunday morning. He will be always missed and remembered forever with love.Please keep our family in your prayers.Krebs Custom will be closed today 7/6/26
